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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.74, 1,058.28 and 628.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.74, 1,058.28 and 628.37 is: 940.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.74 : 1,058.28 = 628.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.74/1,058.28 = 628.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.74x = 1,058.28 × 628.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.74x = 664,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,991.40/706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.93

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